Governor Ademola Adeleke has explained his decision to instruct the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to ban heavy-duty trucks from using the Olaiya bridge in the state capital.  In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor cited safety concerns based on technical reports regarding the condition of the bridge. He emphasised that the move was necessary to prevent potential damage to the structure and avoid any unforeseen…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Monday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to revitalizing the state’s education sector. During the 12th Convocation Ceremony and the 15th Founder’s Day Event of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), held in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, the governor outlined key steps already taken, including increased funding for tertiary institutions, the rehabilitation of school buildings, and the recruitment of teachers for primary and secondary schools. Governor…

Controversial Nigerian social media personality and transgender woman, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, known as Bobrisky, spent Monday night in a cell at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos State. This follows his apprehension by immigration officials at the Sème border while attempting to flee the country. The New Daily Prime reported that Bobrisky was arrested at the Nigerian-Benin Republic border when attempting to escape from the country.…

The governor said on Monday, via the State Government Facebook post, that the road construction aims to strengthen food security within the state. The flag-off ceremony for the 209.77km road project took place in Ilorin. The various road constructions will connect sixteen local governments in Kwara State. Rafiu Ajakaye, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, said the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) will oversee the project and…

Nigerian social media star and transgender woman Bobrisky was stopped at the border today while trying to leave the country. Immigration officials confirmed that Bobrisky, whose real name is Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, is involved in an ongoing investigation. This comes after months of controversy surrounding Bobrisky. It all started with a prison sentence back in April for misusing Nigerian currency. Even though Bobrisky was supposed to serve six months, rumors…

The Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Sule Abdulaziz has expressed optimism that the nation will attain a 24-hour stable power supply within five years. He disclosed this during an interview with Channels TV in Abuja on Sunday. When he was asked the time Nigeria could generate between 25,000 megawatts (MW) needed for consistent power, he assured that this goal would be achieved in under five years.…

As part of its measures to ease the financial burden on Nigerians, the Federal Government has introduced a new bill seeking to exempt a range of essential products and services from Value Added Tax (VAT). The bill, covering both the economic and social sectors, is titled “A Bill for an Act to Repeal Certain Acts on Taxation and Consolidate the Legal Frameworks relating to Taxation and Enact the Nigeria Tax…

The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Paulinus Ani before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court, located in Independence Layout, Enugu State.  Ani faces a one-count charge brought by the EFCC, accusing him of obtaining N8,130,000 (eight million, one hundred and thirty thousand naira) under false pretence. The lone count charge reads: “That you, Paulinus Ani sometime between October 2015…

The rumor spread via an X handle, where a user alleged that the Chief of Army Staff, Lagbaja, had passed away due to stage three cancer after spending 48 hours in an undisclosed hospital outside Nigeria. “The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, has died. Lagbaja died in an undisclosed hospital overseas nearly 48 hours ago from stage three cancer, according to a senior government official,” the post…

Petrol marketers in Nigeria have successfully imported 123.4 million liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. This importation, confirmed by documents from the Nigerian Port Authority, occurred between October 18 and October 20, with four vessels arriving at key seaports, including Apapa in Lagos and Calabar in Cross River State. This substantial shipment aims to alleviate the pressing concerns regarding fuel availability and rising prices that have…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has categorically denied reports claiming the appointment of an acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) following the absence of Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, who has been on leave since September. The speculation surrounding his health was further fueled by recent rumors of his death, which the Army has firmly dismissed. In a statement issued on Monday, October 21, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information,…